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Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge

Built in 1916. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

From the record

“The Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge is a historic bridge over Duncan Creek located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.”

Wikipedia article Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin), CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 13 National Register listings published here for Chippewa County · listed in 1982 · category: Structure · built in 1916, by James Barney Marsh.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 structure as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. Spring St., Chippewa Falls, 54729
  • When was it listed? June 1982
  • Category. structure
  • City. Chippewa Falls city
  • When was it built? 1916
  • Architect. James Barney Marsh
  • National Register reference number. 82000642 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

14 since 1996

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 14 fires within 5 miles of Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge between 1996 and 2020, burning about 26 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined7
Debris and open burning3
Equipment and vehicle use2
Smoking1
Arson/incendiarism1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
3 July 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreWisconsin Department of Natural Resources18159
21 July 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreWisconsin Department of Natural Resources181722
3 May 2009Equipment and vehicle use4.7 acresWisconsin Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
29 April 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreWisconsin Department of Natural Resources18092
25 April 2020Debris and open burning1.0 acresWisconsin Department of Natural Resources2000947
22 April 2008Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreWisconsin Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
21 April 2020Debris and open burning1.0 acresWisconsin Department of Natural Resources20090
9 March 2018Equipment and vehicle use1.0 acresWisconsin Department of Natural Resources1118

Every fire recorded in Chippewa County

Mines and quarries near this property

9 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge: 5 producers, 2 past producers, 2 unknowns. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Golden Creek Sandstone QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Chippewa County OperationsSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Chippewa Cty. Hwy. Dept. PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Colony PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Hallie PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Perrenoud PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Pit #7Sand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Plant No. 2Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Psd Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown

Every working recorded in Chippewa County

Storms near this property

60 of 65 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Chippewa Falls, the town this property stands in, in 65 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 28 thunderstorm wind, 26 hail, 6 lightning, 2 funnel cloud. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 2002Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls1 hurt, $300,000Narrow swath of wind damage. Roofs blown off 4 barns. Several outbuildings down. Dozens of trees snapped. Windmill twisted. One man sustained minor injuries when his semi truck was blown into the path of another semi. Downburst wind per NWS damage survey.
April 2019Flash FloodChippewa Falls$100,000Duncan Creek Campground, downstream from the dam, sustained some flood damage from the release of water at Tilden Mill Pond. Flood waters were high enough to reach some of the camper trailers and at least one unit camper was destroyed. It appeared to be a fifth wheel unit. No injuries were reported.
June 2008LightningChippewa Falls$100,000Lightning struck a home and started a fire, according to fire department investigators. The house burned to an empty shell.
September 2019Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls$25,000Several trees were blown down across 40th Avenue in Chippewa Falls. Some damage to homes also occurred.
July 2016Tornado (EF0)Chippewa Falls$25,000A late night tornado hit O'Neill Campground. Some trees fell on camper trailers and manufactured homes. Part of a metal roof was peeled off a large machine shed.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls$1,500Several trees were blown down north of Chippewa Falls.
May 2025HailChippewa Falls-Report of golf ball sized hail in the city of Chippewa Falls.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Large tree branches measuring seven inches in diameter were downed.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A large tree was blown down.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Shed was uplifted which caused damage to lawn mower.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A couple of large trees blew down in Chippewa Falls.
September 2019Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A large tree blew down in Chippewa Falls.
June 2016Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A large tree was toppled in Chippewa Falls.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Trees and power lines were blown down in Chippewa Falls.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Large trees down. Twelve inch diameter and larger. Large trees damaged garage. Total of 15 trees toppled.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Numerous twelve inch diameter trees downed along a two mile swath.
March 2007Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Tree down across road.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Few trees felled.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Scattered trees down.
June 2005HailChippewa Falls-Law enforcement officials reported golf ball sized hail.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Trees were downed and buildings were damaged south of Chippewa Falls. Emergency management reported an intermittent path of downed trees and power lines from County Highway P and 40th Avenue just south of Chippewa Falls to 220th St. on the Sigel/Lafayette town line.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Several 6 to 8 inch diameter trees were downed.
July 2005Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A few trees were downed in Lafayette township.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-A HAM radio operator measured an 82 MPH gust from a strong rear flank downdraft that passed about three miles south of the tornado that tracked west of Tilden. A tin roof was ripped off an old house. A shed was downed and numerous trees were also downed.
June 2005HailChippewa Falls-Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles north of Chippewa Falls. Campers were damaged by hail near Cadott.
October 2005LightningChippewa Falls-Lightning hit a home on Bridgewater Avenue, causing an electrical meter to be blown off the wall. Information reported by the Chippewa Herald newspaper.
October 2005LightningChippewa Falls-Lightning hit the RCU building on Bay Street. No damage was reported but most of downtown Chippewa Falls lost power for several hours. Information provided by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram newspaper.
October 2005LightningChippewa Falls-Lightning struck three garages on Prentice Street. An electrical panel on one garage was destroyed, along with some siding. The second garage had a window blown out, and the third had its electrical panel blown off. Lightning struck a 70 foot spruce tree on W. Cedar St. in Chippewa Falls (time unknown), severely damaging the tree, along with blowing out a window on the home. Information partially provided by the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram and the Chippewa Herald Newspapers.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Numerous trees down.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Numerous trees down.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Numerous trees down, some with an 18 inch diameter.
September 2002Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Scattered trees down.
June 2001Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Numerous trees and power lines down, some on houses and vehicles. Boats and docks flipped on Lake Wissota (3 E Chippewa Falls). 70 mph wind measured in Stanley, where a tree fell through one house.
September 2000Flash FloodChippewa Falls-Heavy rain produced 1.71 inches from 2125 to 2150 in Chippewa Falls. NWS cooperative observers reported totals of 6.74 inches at Chippewa Falls and 4.27 inches at Stanley. Flooding was reported at a number of intersections in Chippewa Falls.
June 1999Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Estimated windspeed.
June 1999Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Estimated windspeed.
May 1998HailChippewa Falls-Trees also blown down.
March 1998HailChippewa Falls-Automobiles damaged.
March 1998LightningChippewa Falls-Motel fire caused by lightning.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindChippewa Falls-Trees blown down. Estimated windspeed.
July 1997LightningChippewa Falls-House destroyed by lightning induced fire.
May 2018HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2017HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2017HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
May 2013HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
July 2008HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
June 2005HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2004HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2002HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2002HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
April 2001HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
September 2000HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
June 1999HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
June 1999Funnel CloudChippewa Falls-no account filed
June 1999HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
June 1999HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
May 1998Funnel CloudChippewa Falls-no account filed
March 1998HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
May 1998HailChippewa Falls-no account filed
August 1996HailChippewa Falls-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Chippewa County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Bridge Street Commercial Historic District0.1 miles1994
Chippewa Shoe Manufacturing Company0.1 miles1994
Hotel Chippewa0.2 miles1994
Notre Dame Church and Goldsmith Memorial Chapel0.2 miles1983
Sheeley House0.3 miles1985
McDonell High School0.4 miles1982

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 82000642 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Chippewa CountyAll 13 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.